which 4 post lift?

[Frankychops]

I've currently got a bradbury 4 post lift, however I want something that'll go higher than this, so ideally 1.9 high under the ramp, this is just under, however I could put small pads under the posts to give it extra height.

https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/wp-content/up...

does any anyone have recent feedback? Anyone got a lift recently? Thanks!

[A993LAD]

I recently bought one of these four post lifts from twinbush in Kettering. The service book claims a maximum 1.9 m lift height.

I found the staff at their Kettering depot very helpful so I'm sure they would happily discuss specifications on a call.

https://www.twinbusch.co.uk/4-post-lifts/4-post-li...

Edited by A993LAD on Saturday 16th November 13:25

[Frankychops]

have you got it installed yet?

[A993LAD]

Yes I installed it myself. Good video instructions on their website for building it and very pleased with the product.

I also bought their cross beam jack, plus the wheels that allow you to move the entire thing around the workshop if needed.

Edited by A993LAD on Saturday 16th November 13:22

Edited by A993LAD on Saturday 16th November 13:22

[Frankychops]

don't suppose you can give me the distance between posts and max height under the ramp? I've heard the drawings are off a little.

[A993LAD]

The width between the posts is 2.4 m.

The height available under the ramps is 1.8 m.

To be fair to them they're specified maximum lifting height of 1.9 m is correct in that the car on the lift is 1.9 m off the ground. But the ramps the car sits on are 10 cm thick so the space under the lift is 1.8 m.

This is with the lift raised until the safety cut off switch brings it to a halt. I wouldn't mind betting you could remove the safety cut off switch and raise it higher!!!.

The cut off switch is just a bolt-on item that you fit when installing the lift and it is bolted to one of the corner posts. Also it's an adjustable switch so you could adjust it and let the lift go a bit higher as well and still have the safety cut off.

I guess I'm being a bit cavalier here. Although one of the first things I did was remove the foot safety bars because I kept tripping over them and the alarm siren that bleeps when the lift is coming down because it drove me mad.

Edited by A993LAD on Saturday 16th November 14:26

[Cold]

It's probably also worth measuring the height when it's resting on the safety latches rather than being supported solely by the hydraulics - you know, just in case!

[Peter911]

A993LAD said:

I guess I'm being a bit cavalier here. Although one of the first things I did was remove the foot safety bars because I kept tripping over them and the alarm siren that bleeps when the lift is coming down because it drove me mad.

Cold said:

It's probably also worth measuring the height when it's resting on the safety latches rather than being supported solely by the hydraulics - you know, just in case!

Safety latches? Took them off too. 😀

[Frankychops]

A993LAD said:

The width between the posts is 2.4 m.

The height available under the ramps is 1.8 m.

To be fair to them they're specified maximum lifting height of 1.9 m is correct in that the car on the lift is 1.9 m off the ground. But the ramps the car sits on are 10 cm thick so the space under the lift is 1.8 m.

This is with the lift raised until the safety cut off switch brings it to a halt. I wouldn't mind betting you could remove the safety cut off switch and raise it higher!!!.

The cut off switch is just a bolt-on item that you fit when installing the lift and it is bolted to one of the corner posts. Also it's an adjustable switch so you could adjust it and let the lift go a bit higher as well and still have the safety cut off.

I guess I'm being a bit cavalier here. Although one of the first things I did was remove the foot safety bars because I kept tripping over them and the alarm siren that bleeps when the lift is coming down because it drove me mad.

Edited by A993LAD on Saturday 16th November 14:26

Thank you. It does look exactly the same as the one I've linked to also.

[Frankychops]

has anyone seen any discounts or sales at all?

[alabbasi]

I bought a used 12000lbs Challenger four post lift and it functions flawlessly. It's a professional grade lift so it's better built than any of the DIY lifts that you see for sale new. I think I paid around $1200USD. If you can find a good used challenger or rotary lift, that's the way I'd go.

[Frankychops]

alabbasi said:

I bought a used 12000lbs Challenger four post lift and it functions flawlessly. It's a professional grade lift so it's better built than any of the DIY lifts that you see for sale new. I think I paid around $1200USD. If you can find a good used challenger or rotary lift, that's the way I'd go.

thanks, I'm in the UK though

[alabbasi]

Frankychops said:

thanks, I'm in the UK though

They sell second hand stuff in the UK too. Whatever the professionals use will outlast anything for the home mechanic and you'll be able to get parts for it for years to come.

[Frankychops]

alabbasi said:

Frankychops said:

thanks, I'm in the UK though

They sell second hand stuff in the UK too. Whatever the professionals use will outlast anything for the home mechanic and you'll be able to get parts for it for years to come.

I've got one already(Bradbury), however I want the extra height that you get from none 'pro' stuff.

I like this one currently as all the locking bits are hidden inside

https://www.garageequipment.co.uk/vehicle-lifts/pa...

[keeling54]

I bought one from these guys, I had limited space so bought a narrow one. It runs off a 13A plug, so long as the breaker is a type C.

https://liftgiant.co.uk/lift-giant-electric-releas...

Had it around 3 years now, they delivered it, I installed it. Pretty easy to do but some of the bits are bloody heavy.

[Frankychops]

keeling54 said:

I bought one from these guys, I had limited space so bought a narrow one. It runs off a 13A plug, so long as the breaker is a type C.

https://liftgiant.co.uk/lift-giant-electric-releas...

Had it around 3 years now, they delivered it, I installed it. Pretty easy to do but some of the bits are bloody heavy.

I actually came here to say that I've just purchased one of these! arrives in a couple of weeks for self install.

have you got a jacking beam on it?

I went for one of these over the others due to the wider drive through width, electric release and long folding drive on ramps.

[keeling54]

I've got the narrow version which they don't make a jacking beam for.

Mine is mainly used for storage and oil changes, thats about it.

The wiring diagram that comes with it is crap, i got mine working by trial and error. You'll also need a few gallon of hydraulic oil, i got mine from Amazon.

Any questions when it does arrive, give me a shout.

[Frankychops]

keeling54 said:

I've got the narrow version which they don't make a jacking beam for.

Mine is mainly used for storage and oil changes, thats about it.

The wiring diagram that comes with it is crap, i got mine working by trial and error. You'll also need a few gallon of hydraulic oil, i got mine from Amazon.

Any questions when it does arrive, give me a shout.

Could I be a pain and ask a favour.....

The guy who bought mine wanted the jacking beam, can you post a pic of the inside of the ramps so I can see the shape, makeup of the ramp where the jacking beam might sit? Also measure how for the drive on ramps protrude forward when folded up? I'm just trying to work out the space etc.

I'll owe you a coffee.

[keeling54]

It's basically an L section on the inside edge of each side. The ramps come out about 1500mm when out, about 200mm when folded from memory, I'll measure them and get some photographs next time I'm over at my lock up.

EDITED because I didn't read your post fully

Edited by keeling54 on Wednesday 22 January 21:48

Edited by keeling54 on Wednesday 22 January 21:49

[Frankychops]

Thank you